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December 18, 2024

First severe case of bird flu detected in US, CDC confirms

A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 infection in Louisiana, the CDC said. This is first instance of a severe illness linked to bird flu in the U.S.

December 18, 2024

Complete mastodon jaw found in New York homeowner's backyard: 'Remarkable discovery'

A complete mastodon jaw found by a New York homeowner will undergo "extensive scientific analysis" before being put on display to the public.

December 18, 2024

A hunter in Virginia died after a bear in a tree was shot, fell on him: authorities

A Virginia man was killed when a bear was shot out of a tree by one of his hunting partners and fell on him, state wildlife officials announced.

December 15, 2024

Live frog shows up in shoppers' salad bag

"When these shoppers hopped over to the grocery store to pick up some spinach, they were really not expecting to find a live frog nestled inside the bag with the produce." (Storyful)

December 14, 2024

Bird flu causes deaths of cats and zoo animals as virus spreads in US

Just days after the USDA issued a new order that all raw milk must be tested for bird flu, reports have emerged of animals dying of the virus, including cats and several zoo animals.

December 13, 2024

New Zealand scientists suspect specimen of world’s rarest whale died from head injuries

After completing the dissection of the first complete specimen of the world's rarest whale, scientists suspect the 16-foot spade-toothed whale died from head injuries.

December 13, 2024

Incurable, 'highly contagious' STD affects nearly 900 million people under age 50

HSV, or genital herpes, has affected millions of people around the world. Researchers and experts weigh in on the risks and developing treatments of the high-burden sexually transmitted infection.

December 12, 2024

Florida officials rescue two dolphins stranded in shallow lagoon: 'All hands on deck'

Two dolphins stranded in shallow waters of a Florida lagoon were rescued after multiple agencies in Lee County teamed up to pull the mammals to safety.

December 12, 2024

Florida officials rescue dolphins stranded in shallow lagoon

Officials in Lee County, Florida, rescued two dolphins on Tuesday who were stranded in a shallow lagoon near Matlacha.

December 10, 2024

Deadly virus samples went missing from lab in ‘major biosecurity breach,’ say authorities

Hundreds of deadly virus samples are missing from a lab in Australia, the Queensland Government announced on Monday. Queensland Health has launched an investigation into the “major historical breach."